Older Snap On wrench length

[Red Robbie]

Anyone know if the older Snap On combination wrenches are the same lengths as the newer ones? When I say older, I mean the ones without the letter suffix--for example, is an OEX16 the same length as an OEX16B.

Reason for asking is I'm looking at an older set on ebay.

Thanks

 

[MShaw]

I have combos up to 7/8" from 1962. Let me know what size and I will measure one.

 

[Red Robbie]

How about 3/4"? As per Snap On website, the OEX24B is 11 inches in length.

Thanks!

 

[WittHay]

The Canadian Snap-on wrenches made in the 80's were shorter than the present day wrenches. OEX24 was 9 11/32" and the 9/16" OEX18 was 8 5/32" compared to the present day OEX18B 8 3/4"

Less difference in smaller sizes. If you need anymore information I have a 1979 Canadian Snap-on catalog

 

[Red Robbie]

The Canadian Snap-on wrenches made in the 80's were shorter than the present day wrenches. OEX24 was 9 11/32" and the 9/16" OEX18 was 8 5/32" compared to the present day OEX18B 8 3/4"

Less difference in smaller sizes. If you need anymore information I have a 1979 Canadian Snap-on catalog

Great, thanks.

Looking to upgrade my wrenches--been using Mastercraft for years, which are actually the same length as present day Snap-On (in 9/16 and 3/4 anyway). Don't want to go any shorter, especially in 3/4".

 

[Turbo_Scott]

Most of mine are old but I have a few A's and B's
I used a std wood rule, so these dims aren't super exact, but should show the difference.

1964 OEX24 9-5/16
1988? OSH24A 10-7/16

1959 OEX22 9-1/16
1991 OEX22A 10-1/16

1959 OEX20 8-5/16
1994 OEX20B 9-3/16

1964 OEX18 8-1/16
1997 OEX18B 8-5/16

Interestingly I have a 1957 OEX180 and a 1995 OEX180B and they are both 6 inches

 

[Wamsutta]

The OEX16 will be a little bit shorter than the OEX16A and OEX16B.